Concentrations of 12 hydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OH-PAHs) were
determined in 306 urine samples collected from seven Asian countries (China, India, Japan …

Previous studies found associations between impairments of immune functions and
exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in ambient air pollution in the US and …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are carcinogenic compounds which are emitted
through incomplete combustion of organic materials, fossil fuels, consumption of processed …

Objectives: To assess exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using 13
unmetabolised PAHs (U-PAHs) and 12 monohydroxy metabolites (OHPAHs) in urine, and to …

Inconsistent results of association studies investigated the role of glutathione S–transferase
genes in idiopathic male infertility may be explained by ethnical differences in gene–gene …

Tobacco smoking was considered by previous IARC Working Groups in 1986, 1987 and
2002 (IARC, 1986, 1987, 2004a). Since that time, new data have become available, these …

Abstract Background Coke oven workers (COWs) are exposed to high level of genotoxic
chemicals that induce oxidative stress and genetic damage. The dietary intake of certain …

Lung function may be impaired by environmental pollutants not only acting alone, but
working with genetic factors as well. Few epidemiologic studies have been conducted to …

Maternal exposure to benzene and related compounds, trichloroethylene, and polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons has been suggested as risk factors for reproductive and …

Purpose During recent decades, several reports have suggested a decrease in semen
quality and DNA damage due in part to environmental toxicants and industrial chemicals …